The device has a standard memory slot (such as an SD or micro SD card slot) so that you can either extend the internal storage with affordable memory modules or you can retrieve data, such as photographs, easily from a memory card.

847

Has a removable battery

Comment

Yes

vs

No

The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.

812

A bit lighter

Comment

124 g

vs

137 g

13 g lighter

628

Can be charged via standard USB cable

Comment

Yes

vs

No

It can be charged and operated with a standard USB cable connected to your computer, or with a USB power supply.

Wider aperture at minimum focal length. With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.

347

Has a two-stage shutter

Comment

Yes

vs

No

A two-stage shutter is good for taking photos like a pro; apply pressure to the button in order for the lens to focus, and then press it fully to capture the photograph.

244

Has continuous autofocus when recording movies

Comment

Yes

vs

No

When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.

228

Newer Bluetooth version

Comment

4

vs

2.1

Newer Bluetooth version

221

Has manual exposure

Comment

Yes

vs

No

This allows to manually set the exposure.

178

Has manual ISO

Comment

Yes

vs

No

This allows to manually set the ISO level.

108

Explicitly lower SAR for head (USA)

Comment

0.77 W/kg

vs

1.17 W/kg

0.40 W/kg lower SAR for head (USA). SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) describes how much radio frequency energy emitted by the device will be absorbed by your body. The rate is measured at head level. The legal limit is 1.6 W/kg in the USA.

91

Has touch autofocus

Comment

Yes

vs

No

The autofocus is immediately set to the subject by just touching it on the touch screen.

90

Has manual white balance

Comment

Yes

vs

No

With manual white balance you can choose the most accurate setting and avoid the green, blue or red hue which can occur in auto mode. You can also change the setting for artistic effect.

23

Glove friendly touchscreen

Comment

Yes

vs

No

These super sensitive touchscreens are good for colder climates.

9

Has a AMOLED Display

Comment

Yes

vs

No

Deeper blacks and Brighter Whites, The display literaly disappears, you wont be able to distinguish the screen from the bezel

7

Very low cost

Comment

Yes

vs

No

Cost U$122 (Unlocked)

4

Better at low light photos

Comment

Yes

vs

No

Significantly better at low light places (not using the flash)

2

Has a proximity sensor

Comment

Yes

vs

No

1

Has a light sensor. can use auto brightness

Comment

Yes

vs

No

Some nokia phones do not have a light sensor or a proximity sensor(630)

1

Less or virtually no virus

Comment

Yes

vs

No

RT is still virus prone but only has Windows Defender.

1

Normal size

Comment

Yes

vs

No

Has a average size and not abnormally large as 1320 like a tablet

1

Way Better Camera

Comment

Yes

vs

No

Nokia Lumia 520's camera is way faster and with better image quality

-1

Windows Phone 8

Comment

Yes

vs

No

Longer battery life

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Windows Phone 8

Yes

vs

No

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351

Supports widgets

Comment

Yes

vs

No

You can add widgets to the home screen. This allows you to have more flexibility and to see information at a glance, without going into the app.

328

Is a multi-user system

Comment

Yes

vs

No

257

Has offline voice recognition

Comment

Yes

vs

No

Offline voice recognition enables you to perform voice actions, like dictating texts or using various voice commands, without an internet connection.

243

Allows app installs on the device's external storage

Comment

Yes

vs

No

18

Has a btter touch

Comment

Yes

vs

No

14

Is a drive in file explorer when plugged into PC

Comment

Yes

vs

No

When you plug your phone into the PC using USB it shows up as a drive in file explorer so you can easily copy files to and from the phone without needing to use an app like iTunes.

10

Has Metro UI

Comment

Yes

vs

No

Metro UI is a Windows Phone 8 UI which offer us "rectangles theme" who other OS doesn't have it.

CMOS image sensors are slowly replacing CCD sensors, due to reduced power consumption and better image quality. They can be very compact and cost relatively little to produce.

168

A shade shorter

Comment

115.2 mm

vs

119.9 mm

4.70 mm shorter

131

Has a flash

Comment

Yes

vs

No

A flash is good for low-light environments, and can sometimes be used as flashlight.

124

Has a gyroscope

Comment

Yes

vs

No

A gyroscope is a sensor that can be used to either measure or maintain the orientation of a device. Traditionally, they were built using a spinning rotor to detect changes in orientation, eg. twisting or rotation.

111

Has a front camera

Comment

Yes

vs

No

A front camera can be used for video chats / self portraits.

58

Has AirPlay

Comment

Yes

vs

No

AirPlay allows wireless connection of Apple devices with external screens or speakers. You may stream computer screen, video and music from iOS devices, play games like on consoles or present your slideshows easily on your TV.